Does the VA take care of eyeglasses for us?

SSgt James Matthews — Wed, 22 Jul 2020 16:04:38 -0400

Response by SPC Richard Zacke made Jul 22 at 2020 5:45 PM

SPC Richard Zacke — Wed, 22 Jul 2020 17:45:48 -0400

SSgt James Matthews Absolutley, and they put you on a yearly rotation.

Response by SPC Maurice Tillman made Jul 22 at 2020 5:54 PM

SPC Maurice Tillman — Wed, 22 Jul 2020 17:54:54 -0400

Yes and no. Upon discharging, you should have had a physical examination. If you needed glasses, they should have given you two pair and any other prosthetic equipment thta you will require. You should have free medical benefits, dental and be entitled to one new pair of glasses for the next two year after being released.

Response by 1SG Joseph Dartey made Jul 22 at 2020 7:22 PM

1SG Joseph Dartey — Wed, 22 Jul 2020 19:22:11 -0400

I have been going to the VA since I retired in 1998 and have had laser surgery done on both eyes and the VA has issued my glasses every 2 years.

Response by CPL Annette Bryant-Grimenstein made Jul 22 at 2020 7:22 PM

CPL Annette Bryant-Grimenstein — Wed, 22 Jul 2020 19:22:40 -0400

I get a new pair every year

Response by MAJ John Lavin made Jul 22 at 2020 8:18 PM

MAJ John Lavin — Wed, 22 Jul 2020 20:18:01 -0400

There are two answers to this question. Answer 1 is if you use the VA for Medical Care, you can get an eye exam yearly and new glasses every 2 years. If you have a 40% or more VA Disability Rating you won’t have to pay anything for the exam or the glasses if you get it all done thru the VA. Answer 2 is complicated. If you have an eye disability that is Service Connected you will never have to pay for anything needed for your specific disability needs including glasses but even if you have an eye Service Disability but you need glasses because of age you may have to pay the VA co-pay if you get glasses. So my advise is to use the VA medical system and you can get glasses or just about everything else you’ll need for your health care at very little cost to you.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 20 at 2020 7:23 AM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 20 Nov 2020 07:23:21 -0500

If you are a retiree or a vet, Yes they do. Also some MTF's that have ophthalmology or optometry may do it for you